Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat

Established in 1964, Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) is the oldest institution of higher learning in Arunachal Pradesh. Located on a scenic hilltop in Pasighat, East Siang district, the college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar. Initially started with 42 students and 8 faculty members, JNC has grown to accommodate over 3,700 students across various disciplines.

Academic Programs

JNC offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses:​

• Undergraduate Courses:

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English, Hindi, Geography, Political Science, History, Education, Economics, and Sociology

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology

  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)​

• Postgraduate Courses:

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) in History, Geography, Hindi, and English​

The college follows an annual examination system and offers both Honours and Pass courses. 

Infrastructure & Facilities

JNC boasts state-of-the-art facilities to support academic and extracurricular activities:

• Library: The college library is one of the richest in the North-Eastern region, housing over 44,000 volumes of books and subscribing to 61 journals and 10 newspapers. It also provides access to over 6,000 e-journals and 35,000 e-books through the UGC INFLIBNET N-List Programme.

• Hostels: There are 9 boys' hostels and 4 girls' hostels on campus, providing accommodation primarily for students from Arunachal Pradesh based on merit.

• Sports Facilities: The college offers a variety of sports facilities, including football, volleyball, basketball, cricket, and badminton courts. An auditorium-cum-student recreation centre is also available for cultural and co-curricular activities.

• Health Services: A government-run healthcare centre with medical staff is situated on the Lower Campus to cater to the health needs of students and staff.​

• ICT Facilities: The college is equipped with computer labs and internet facilities to support digital learning and research activities.

Achievements & Recognition

• Accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). ​

• Conferred as a "College with Potential for Excellence" (CPE) by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2010.​

• Selected to start a Community College from the academic year 2013-14.​

• Recognized as the first and only college in the state affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University to achieve CPE status.